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Special Education Process Referral parents or guardians medical professionals teachers school district anyone who cares about the child

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A referral letter should: - Tell the date - Say this is a referral for special education - Tell the child’s first and last name - Date of birth and age - Tell why you thing the child might need special education Special Education Process

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Special Education Process Individualized Education Program: - discuss evaluation - make recommendations Your attendance is crucial! You have the right to ask that the meeting be held at a time when you are able to attend.

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Special Education Process Individualized Education Program IEP Team Meeting Notes Evaluation report Written plan Take time to read reports

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You have the right to set up another meeting when you are ready to discuss your child’s IEP.

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Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team A team of concerned people : You Your child Local Education Agency member (LEA) Principal or school psychologist Child’s teacher Special education teacher Others